Easy Vegan Chili

I know we all want spring weather but the reality is it’s still pretty darn cold. I just checked the weather and my sister in Boston is getting snow again! So, this easy vegan chili recipe is for all those still in the miserable cold :)

As much as I would like to add another spring-like recipe , I’ve really been meaning to put this chili recipe up quite some time. Over a month ago I posted a picture of this chili on my Instagram. People loved it and I felt stupid for not actually taking the time to take proper pictures and posting the recipes.

So, here it is!

My stupidly easy vegan chili!

Don’t look at the ingredient list and think, “I can’t, too much!” It’s really not that many ingredients and you don’t have to do anything fancy with them. You seriously just throw them all in a pot and let it cook. Sound too hard? Maybe just look at the pictures then and ask someone else to make it :D

Please note that in the recipe below it says that the avocado and cilantro are optional. I had to do that for all the avocado haters in the world. There aren’t many but I’m looking out for them. However…even if you like avocado just a little bit, be sure to pile the avocado on your vegan chili like there will be no avocados for the next 50 years.

With all that avocado, no one will ever be like, “Hey, Where’s my vegan sour cream?”. Sure, sometimes I like vegan sour cream on my chili but if I have avocados at home, it’s not even debatable which will make it on my chili.

PS: This chili is perfect for kids! 100% kid and toddler approved. Make sure to add some extra cayenne pepper or fresh chili peppers to this chili, if kids aren’t an issue :)

I want a bowl of this comforting chili right now, Vanessa! I love how this is a “throw everything in the pot” kind of meal aka my favorite kind of dinner!! And those avocados + all that cilantro – you seriously just KNOW my taste buds!! Love this, Vanessa!!

Vanessa! Your blog has been on FIRE lately with awesome recipe after recipe after recipe. You know Amrita and I aren’t bullsh*tters so we really mean it when we say your recipes are looking better and better. AMAZING STUFF and so happy for you! This Easy Vegan Chili recipe looks fantastic (and hey, free keyword search +1 in this comment, haha!).

I’ve been FULLY vegan the past week or so – finally had the spine to make the full transition, and I must say, it’s been great!! With creations like yours and Amrita’s, it’s all the more easier.

I have just recently gone vegetarian and currently thinking about going vegan. I tried this recipe to show myself and others that just because it doesn’t have meat or dairy doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious. Anyways the recipe turned out great. I even added parsley during the last simmer to add flavor. Definitely try adding a handful!

Thanks Vivian, I’m so happy you liked it. I love how simple this vegan chili recipe is and it’s perfect to change it around and make it your own. I sometimes like adding mushrooms, quinoa and other types of veggies I still have left in the fridge to it.

I was vegetarian for nearly 10 years before I went vegan. It can seem really intimidating at first but the more you cook and play around with ingredients the easier it gets.

I am new to vegan cooking. This Vegan Chili recipe turned out great! I added one sweet potato and used fire roasted diced canned tomato instead of fresh tomato. Thank you for sharing! Aloha from Hawaii